David Hollingworth

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David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.

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Op-Ed: Strengthening Australia’s cyber defences – a call to action for organisations

As cyber attacks increase and Australian financial institutions find themselves increasingly in the crosshairs, just three simple steps could help companies recover ...

SECURITY • Mon, 19 May 2025

Exclusive: MKA Accountants confirms Qilin ransomware attack

A Victorian accounting firm has been listed as a ransomware victim, with internal documents posted to the dark web.

SECURITY • Fri, 16 May 2025

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Australia Post warns of new phishing scam targeting its customers

Fraudulent messages are surging across the country as part of a global trend in phishing-as-a-service operations.

SECURITY • Fri, 16 May 2025

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Op-Ed: Cyber security for military systems – mission context is critical

Ticking a box for compliance and security isn’t enough when it comes to mission-critical systems.

SECURITY • Fri, 16 May 2025

Executive sues Slaters over fallout from scandalous email

Slater & Gordon’s former chief people officer accused the firm of leaving her to become the “public face” of an email breach that exposed personal information and ...

SECURITY • Fri, 16 May 2025

Op-Ed: How data visibility is the key to security

What’s worse than a data breach that exposes sensitive data? One that you are unaware of.

SECURITY • Thu, 15 May 2025

LeakBit: What we know so far about the LockBit data breach

Security researchers are analysing data leaked from the LockBit ransomware operation last week, and there’s a lot to unpack.

SECURITY • Thu, 15 May 2025

Aussie data breaches hit record peak in 2024

The Australian privacy commissioner calls on government and businesses to do more to protect personal data.

SECURITY • Thu, 15 May 2025

Exclusive: Marriott International one of 72 victims claimed by Silent Ransom Group in a single day

Law firms are heavily targeted by a ransomware operation that has been quiet for some time, as Marriott debunks hacking claim.

SECURITY • Wed, 14 May 2025

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David Hollingworth

Op-Ed: Strengthening Australia’s cyber defences – a call to action for organisations

Exclusive: MKA Accountants confirms Qilin ransomware attack

Australia Post warns of new phishing scam targeting its customers

Op-Ed: Cyber security for military systems – mission context is critical

Executive sues Slaters over fallout from scandalous email

Op-Ed: How data visibility is the key to security

LeakBit: What we know so far about the LockBit data breach

Aussie data breaches hit record peak in 2024

Exclusive: Marriott International one of 72 victims claimed by Silent Ransom Group in a single day

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